Asm. Dana Levenberg

Maddy summaryThis bill requires contractors and subcontractors working on public construction projects costing over $250,000 to provide a financial guarantee (a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit) when no public fund has been set up to pay for the project. The bond, equal to the project’s full cost, ensures that workers and suppliers of labor or materials will be paid promptly. It directly affects contractors, subcontractors, and their workers on large public projects where public funds aren’t already allocated. The law applies to all contracts entered into after its effective date.

Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"; prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against covered entities and New York state pharmacies based on participation in the drug discount program authorized by section 340B of the federal public health service act.

Maddy summaryBill A 8191 establishes a gender affirming care program within the Department of Health to ensure the continuity of these services in the state. This program aims to provide funding and resources to healthcare providers to facilitate access for individuals whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth. The bill defines gender affirming care to include a range of social, psychological, behavioral, medical, and surgical interventions. Funding for the program will be appropriated by the legislature, with a minimum amount set and annual increases tied to the consumer price index. The Department of Health is tasked with creating regulations and consulting experts to implement the program.

Creates statewide emergency and crisis response council to work in conjunction with the commissioners of mental health and addiction services to jointly approve emergency and crisis services plans submitted by local governments, and provide supports regarding the operation and financing of high-quality emergency and crisis services provided to persons experiencing a mental health, alcohol use, or substance use crisis.

Enacts the pro-banking act to mandate acceptance of the New York city identity card as a primary form of identification at all covered entities, including all banking organizations, foreign banking corporations, and interstate branches.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New York's Dormitory Authority to provide additional services to local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages) and the Department of Environmental Conservation. It specifically allows the authority to help these entities construct, improve, or equip facilities like public buildings or environmental infrastructure. Key provisions include explicit protections preventing displacement of current public workers (including reduced hours or benefits) and prohibiting changes to existing collective bargaining agreements or transfer of public employees' duties. The bill does not apply to projects using certain alternative delivery methods under the Infrastructure Investment Act.

Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program; defines terms; provides that a credit union accepting deposits of public money is subject to certain limitations and shall pledge assets or furnish other security satisfactory in form and amount to the depositor, for the repayment of monies held in the name of such depositor, when required to be secured by applicable law, decree, or regulation.

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.

Relates to the regional cost index for purposes of the calculation of total foundation aid; updates the regional cost index to better reflect the differences in cost of living across the state.

Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.